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Sounds like your thermostat is frozen open or has been removed so that the coolant constantly circulates and never really gets a chance to get hot. Purchase the proper heat range thermostat and housing gasket and replace it.

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Q: On a 1997 Taurus you get heat from the heater only when the engine is pushed hard As soon as you slow down or idle the heater cools to outside air temp. Coolant is at correct level.?
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